Tal Malka | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Tal Malka | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Ms Tal Malka, The New School, United States.

🧠 Ms. Tal Malka is a dedicated psychology researcher with a passion for computational psychiatry and mental health innovation. Currently pursuing her MA in Psychology at The New School, she is the lead author on fibromyalgia research and a machine learning fellow. Fluent in Python, R, and SQL, she integrates data science with psychological theory. Her work spans global mental health, AI in healthcare, and behavioral research, earning her multiple scholarships and academic honors. 🌍📊🧬

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Ms. Tal Malka began her intellectual journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy (with honors) from the Open University of Israel in 2020, concentrating on the philosophy of science. Her deep curiosity drove her to explore biology, completing four relevant courses and gaining acceptance into a master’s-level course titled “Definition of Life.” Even during high school, she demonstrated academic excellence by receiving the “Higher Education in High School” Scholarship for completing university-level courses with distinction. Her academic promise was recognized early with multiple Dean’s List honors in 2018 and 2019. 🎓✨

💼 Professional Endeavors

Ms. Malka’s professional development includes a diverse range of clinical, computational, and collaborative roles. She worked with NYC Health and Hospitals, helping the Director of Behavioral Healthcare design a staff survey to improve recruitment and retention strategies. Her leadership was evident at the Global Mental Health Lab under Professor Adam Brown, where she acted as Principal Investigator on a moral injury study related to the war in Ukraine, overseeing IRB submission and coordinating a research team. She also participated in training at leading institutions like Mount Sinai and the University of Zurich, developing skills in computational psychiatry and systems biology. 🏥🔬

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Psychology 

Ms. Malka is at the forefront of mental health and computational psychiatry research. Her work includes the publication (in press) titled “Fibromyalgia and Depression: A Network Analysis Approach” in Behavior Therapy. She is also the lead author of an ongoing study using cluster analysis to classify patient profiles in fibromyalgia. Through this, she is building a custom cluster calculator in Excel, under the guidance of Professor Danny Horesh. Her focus merges psychology with computational techniques, striving to improve diagnostic frameworks and patient categorization in chronic illness and mental health. 🧬📊

🌍 Impact and Influence

Ms. Malka’s interdisciplinary work bridges psychology, machine learning, and public health. Her research on moral injury in Ukrainian and Russian-Americans addresses trauma on a global scale, while her participation in international workshops and fellowships demonstrates her global relevance. Her ability to integrate deep philosophical understanding with practical mental health tools enhances both academic and applied research. Her multilingual proficiency also aids in broader communication and inclusivity in research. 🌐🗣️

🧠 Research Skills

Tal demonstrates exceptional skill across research methodologies including network analysis, hierarchical and K-means cluster analysis, and machine learning (convolutional neural networks via Keras). She is proficient in Python, R, SQL, SPSS, and Excel, showcasing technical fluency that enhances the analytical depth of her studies. She has completed several IRB protocols as Principal Investigator, underscoring her understanding of ethical research practices.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Ms. Malka has been honored with the highest merit scholarship from The New School for her MA program, reflecting her academic distinction. She was a Dean’s List recipient for consecutive years at the Open University of Israel and earned two national scholarships during high school for her outstanding academic performance. These accolades highlight her sustained excellence and intellectual discipline. 🥇📖

🏛️ Legacy and Future Contributions

Ms. Tal Malka is poised to become a transformative voice in computational psychiatry and behavioral health research. Her commitment to multi-modal methodologies, global mental health, and AI-assisted diagnostics reflects her vision of a more precise and compassionate approach to psychological science. As she continues her MA at The New School and furthers her collaborations with institutions like Mount Sinai, she is laying the groundwork for innovative frameworks in mental health analysis. Her legacy will be defined by her ability to integrate data science with humanistic inquiry—a truly rare and impactful combination. 🚀🌟

Publications Top Notes

📘 “Fibromyalgia and Depression: A Network Analysis Approach”
🗞 Journal: Behavior Therapy
📅 Year: 2025
✍️ Authors: Tal Malka, Hadar Marom-Harel, Lee Frumer, Nancy Agmon-Levin, Renen Taub, Ittai Glick, Roee Admon, Shir Hanuka, Naama Peretz-Tamari, Adam Brown, et al.

 

Mahsum Avcı | Psychology | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahsum Avcı | Psychology | Distinguished Scientist Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahsum Avcı, Bingol University, Turkey.

Dr. Mahsum Avcı 🎓 is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor, and director at Bingöl University. With a Ph.D. in Psychological Counseling, he specializes in trauma, grief, EMDR, and projective assessment. 🧠 He has published in SSCI and Scopus-indexed journals and authored books on child psychotherapy. 📚 Dr. Avcı leads national trainings on psychological first aid and trauma interventions, bridging research with real-world impact. 🌍 His innovative, evidence-based work supports children, adolescents, and vulnerable populations. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mahsum Avcı laid the foundation for his career with a B.A. and M.A. in Guidance and Psychological Counseling from Atatürk University, followed by a Ph.D. in the same field from İnönü University in 2021. His early professional steps between 2006 and 2017 were dedicated to supporting youth as a psychological counselor in high schools and guidance centers.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Since 2018, Dr. Avcı has been a valued member of Bingöl University’s faculty, serving as an Assistant Professor and directing the Center for Child Research and Guidance. He has led several national projects focused on trauma and crisis intervention and is extensively trained in EMDR, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and trauma-focused approaches.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Psychology 

Dr. Avcı’s research centers on grief, trauma, dissociation, dreams, and projective techniques. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed studies—especially in brief interventions such as Flash EMDR and psychodynamic play therapy for youth facing test anxiety, childhood trauma, and exam-related stress. His work also extends to trauma-informed school counseling and qualitative evaluations of practitioner experiences.

🌍 Impact and Influence

With approximately 21 citations and an estimated h-index of 4, Dr. Avcı’s influence spans SSCI, Scopus, PubMed, and TR Dizin journals. His studies, such as “Pandemic dreams” (Dreaming), “Flash Technique” case series, and explorations of childhood trauma, highlight his significant role in both clinical practice and academic discourse.

🧠 Research Skills

Highly skilled in qualitative thematic analysis, trauma-informed counseling, and brief psychotherapeutic techniques (EMDR/Flash EMDR). Experienced in conducting mixed-method field studies, projective assessments, psychodynamic play therapy, and working within school- and community-based guidance settings.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Avcı has been nominated for the Distinguished Scientist Award in recognition of his empathetic clinical research, especially in grief and trauma interventions among children and adolescents.

🏛️ Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Avcı continues to bridge clinical practice and academia through trauma-responsive interventions tailored to children, adolescents, and educators. His future work will expand psychodynamic and EMDR-based models for traumatic grief, augmenting existing protocols in psychological counseling and educational environments.

Publications Top Notes

  • 🧠 Examining the interpersonal problem-solving skills of high school students according to their sociometric status
    📄 Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Atatürk University
    📅 2016
    🔢 Citations: 12

  • 🏫 A research to determine the reasons that negatively affect the academic success of primary school students: Bingöl example
    📝 Journal: JASSS – Journal of Academic Social Science Studies International Journal
    📅 2012
    🔢 Citations: 8

  • 😴 Pandemic dreams: A thematic analysis of university students’ dreams during the COVID-19 outbreak
    📝 Journal: Dreaming
    📅 2022
    🔢 Citations: 5

  • ⚡ INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF A SINGLE SESSION OF FLASH TECHNIQUE ON ADOLESCENTS WITH EXAM ANXIETY: A GROUP APPLICATION
    📝 Journal: International Journal of Anatolian Social Sciences
    📅 2023
    🔢 Citations: 3

  • 🍎 Teachers’ Knowledge and Experience on Trauma: A Qualitative Evaluation
    📝 Journal: Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal
    📅 2023
    🔢 Citations: 2

  • 🧩 The Effect of the Flash Technique on Childhood Traumas, Dissociation, and PTSD: Six Case Series
    📝 Journal: International Journal of Health Sciences
    📅 2023
    🔢 Citations: 2

  • 🛡️ The experiences of school psychological counselors on reporting sexual abuse cases: A thematic analysis
    📝 Journal: Psychology in the Schools
    📅 2023
    🔢 Citations: 2

  • 📘 Experiences of School Psychological Counselors Working with High School Students Experiencing Traumatic Mourning: A Focus Group Study
    📝 Journal: Turkish Journal of Psychological Counseling and Guidance
    📅 2021
    🔢 Citations: 2

  • ⚖️ Guilt in Individuals with and without Traumatic Grief: A Psychodynamic Perspective
    📝 Journal: Turkish Journal of Scientific Research
    📅 2023
    🔢 Citations: 1